How far is Gaston, SC from Gilbert, SC?

The driving distance from Gaston, SC to Gilbert, SC is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.55 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.36 mi
29.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.36 mi
Kilometers
29.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.55 mi
Kilometers
37.9 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Return by in Gaston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gaston
2026-04-15T14:23
Arrive Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gaston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pelion
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Gaston
11.7 mi
00h 20m
To Gilbert
11.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gaston and Gilbert.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gaston and Gilbert.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    16 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mack Street

    987 ft · 29 sec · Mack Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Carlisle Street

    699 ft · 19 sec · South Carlisle Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Meadowfield Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Meadowfield Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Meadowfield Road

    77 m · 7 sec · Meadowfield Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Meadowfield Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Meadowfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Jim Spence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jim Spence Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Edmund Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Edmund Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Charleston Road

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Old Charleston Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Juniper Springs Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Juniper Springs Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lewie Street

    1405 ft · 1 min · Lewie Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    35 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hampton Street

    54 m · 5 sec · Hampton Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hampton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaston and Gilbert.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Charleston Road
11.9 mi · 51%
Meadowfield Road
5.42 mi · 23%
Edmund Highway
2.68 mi · 11%
Jim Spence Road
1.47 mi · 6%
Juniper Springs Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Lewie Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Charleston Road

Turn right onto Old Charleston Road

11.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelion
00h 20m from Gaston
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Gaston and Sunny near Gilbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gaston to Gilbert?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pelion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Gaston and 11.8 miles from Gilbert.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gaston and Sunny near Gilbert.

Stop Ideas Near Pelion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pelion, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelion.

RAIL

Columbia

32 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

50 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

78 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gaston and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.54 km).

Gaston

#1 Gaston

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,712
Coordinates33.8171000, -81.1009300
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Gilbert

#2 Gilbert

Town in South Carolina

Population657
Coordinates33.9243100, -81.3937100
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaston (-81.10093, 33.8171)
End: Gilbert (-81.39371, 33.92431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.68 $7.35
Premium $4.78 $3.97 $7.93
Diesel $5.62 $4.67 $9.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gaston and Gilbert. The current time is 14:23:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.